| Source | WBEZ |
|---|---|
| Original Load Date | Oct. 9, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Last Updated | Oct. 9, 2026, 5:01 p.m. |
| Original URL | https://www.wbez.org/music/2026/10/09/john-prine-gets-star-studded-tribute-during-five-days-of-birthday-celebrations |
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If he was still alive, John Prine, the Maywood mailman turned songwriting hero,
would be celebrating his 80th birthday Saturday — and Chicago’s music community
didn’t want anyone to forget it.
Organizers, including Prine’s family, curated a five-day celebration of his life
and work that kicked off ...